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Vozinha called up for Colo Colo's Superclásico against U. de Chile
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Vozinha called up for Colo Colo's Superclásico against U. de Chile

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Goalkeeper Josimar Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, has been included in Colo Colo's squad for the Superclásico against Universidad de Chile.
  • The 40-year-old Cape Verdean goalkeeper, signed between late July and early August, is set for his first experience in Chilean football.
  • Despite some recent errors by the current young goalkeeper Gabriel Maureira, coach Fernando Ortiz is expected to stick with him over the new signing.

Goalkeeper Josimar Évora Dias, widely known as Vozinha, has been named in Colo Colo's squad for the highly anticipated Superclásico against Universidad de Chile this Sunday. The 40-year-old Cape Verdean international, who joined the club between late July and early August, is poised to make his debut in Chilean football.

However, despite his arrival and the media attention surrounding his signing, head coach Fernando Ortiz has given no indication that Vozinha will start the match. The starting position is expected to remain with young goalkeeper Gabriel Maureira, who has been filling in since the injury of Fernando De Paul.

Maureira, despite being only 19 years old, has held onto the starting role. Although he made some errors that contributed to Colo Colo's 2-2 draw at home against O'Higgins last weekend and has conceded six goals in his last three matches, Ortiz appears to favor him. This decision suggests a continued belief in the young player's potential, even with the arrival of an experienced international.

The Superclásico is a significant fixture in Chilean football, and Vozinha's inclusion in the squad marks a notable moment for the player as he begins his tenure with Colo Colo. Whether he gets playing time will depend on the coach's tactical decisions during the game, but for now, the starting goalkeeper position remains with Maureira.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.